US Bridges

SR 25 over Swan Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · EB SR-25 over Swan Creek · Structure no. 4801687

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,463
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Swan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,687 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationEB SR-25 over Swan Creek
RouteState Highway 25
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64277, -83.55054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,463 (2015)
Projected traffic18,687 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Swan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Swan Creek carry?

About 13,463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.